La Palma volcano update: Increasing explosive activity, powerful shock waves

Evacuation order for Tacande and Tajuya

Evacuation order for Tacande and Tajuya

Explosions have increased during the past hours, often generating shock powerful waves that can break glass in up to 3 km distance. A new effusive vent has been reported to have opened on the flank of the main cone.

As a reaction to the increase in explosive activity, new evacuations have been ordered for the areas of Tajuya and the remaining parts of Tacande.